LENNIE Lawrence has confirmed Cardiff City are tracking York City's highly rated young midfielder Lee Bullock.

Bluebirds chairman Sam Hammam was at Bootham Crescent earlier this month to watch an FA Cup tie against Barnsley and made his admiration for Bullock known after the match.

The 22-year-old Stockton-born player is out of contract with the financially strapped third division side at the end of the season and is being monitored by a handful of clubs including Norwich City, Reading and Nottingham Forest.

Because he is under 24 no transfer fee would be involved, but compensation would be required.

"He is one of several young players we have looked at," said City manager Lawrence.

"Nothing is imminent and we are not going to sign him tomorrow.

"We haven't got as far as asking about compensation."

Bullock has scored four goals this season and is currently the Minstermen's top scorer.